TESOL 2011
“Designing and Implementing an Exit Course for Graduating International Students ”
Jean M. Richie
TESOL 2011—New Orleans, LA
March 18, 2011, 2-2:45pm
Belle Chase, Hilton Hotel
Handouts & Items from the Presentation
(Note: All items PDF documents unless otherwise noted.)
- Presentation PowerPoint Slides
- Presentation PowerPoint Handout
- Additional References Handout
- Workshop Series Handout
- What Have You Gained from Studying and Living in the U.S.?
- Cross-Cultural Experiences You've Had in the U.S.
- U.S. Cultural Values &Understanding Your Own Values & Beliefs
- Exploring How Your Views of the U.S., Your Home Country, & the World Have Changed
- Workshop Evaluation
- Poor Sample Resumes
- Written Workshop Evaluations
TESOL 2010
“Assessing Academic Bridge Courses”
Jean M. Richie & Brooke Haley
TESOL 2010—Boston, MA
March 25, 2010, 3-3:45pm
162B Boston Convention Center
Handouts & Items from the Presentation
(Note: All items PDF documents unless otherwise noted.)
- Presentation Handout
- Presentation PowerPoint Slides (PPT)
- ESL Program Learning Outcomes
- ESLP Program Assessment Plan
- ESL Course Learning Objectives (Fall 2006 version)
- Final Research Paper Assignment in ESLP 82
- Diagnostic Test in ESLP 82
- Self-Assessment of Skills and Use of Learning Strategies for ESLP 82
- Final Research Paper Rubric for ESLP 82
- Diagnostic Test Rubric for ESLP 82
- Revision of ENGL 1001 Paper #1 Assignment for ESLP 182
- Diagnostic Test for ESLP 182
- Self-Assessment of Skills and Use of Learning Strategies for ESLP 182
- Revision of Paper #1 Rubric for ESLP 182
- Diagnostic Test Rubric for ESLP 182
Additional Resources
Marquette University Assessment Website
Brown, J. D. (Ed.). (1998). New ways of classroom assessment. Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Davison, C. (2008, April). Assessment for learning: Building inquiry-oriented assessment communities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, New York, NY.
Gomez, Emily. (2000, December). Assessment portfolios: Including English language learners in large-scale assessments. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED447725) Retrieved March 17, 2008, from ERIC database: <http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno=ED447725>.
Huensch, A. & Watts P. (2008, April). Oral portfolios as assessment for pronunciation courses. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, New York, NY.
Kilday, K. (2008, April). Writing portfolios as assessment tools in IEPs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, New York, NY.
Kang, S., & Shannon, J. (2008, April). Implementing and assessing portfolio projects. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, New York, NY.
Leung, C., & Lewkowicz. (2006). Expanding horizons and unresolved conundrums: Language testing and assessment. TESOL Quarterly, 40, 211-234.
Moya, S. S., and O’Malley, J. M. A portfolio assessment model for ESL. The Journal of Educational Issues of Language Minority Students 13 (1994): 13-36. 2 February 2008 <http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/jeilms/vol13/portfo13.htm>.
O’Malley, J. M., & Pierce, L. V. (1996). Authentic assessments for English language learners: Practical approaches for teachers. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
Pierce, L. V., & O’Malley, J. M. (1992). Performance and portfolio assessment for language minority students. NCBE Program Information Guide Series 9 (1992 Spring). 17 March 2008 < http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/pigs/pig9.htm>.
Stiggens, R. J. (2001). Student-involved classroom assessment (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.




